Anyone know what common solvent might help clean cured foam from a metal surface. I don't want to risk scratching the surface with a knife or chisel. I don't have a can to hand to read any instructions there might be on it.
TIA
Bob
Solvent for builders expanding foam
Sep 21, 2009
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Bob Minchin dangling via a dongle wibbled on Monday 21 September 2009 23:05
There is a Foam Eater product (try Screwfix or Toolstation). I have some but haven't tried it yet...
Acetone (aka 'proper' nail varnish remover)
David
Thanks David
IME acetone only disolves the foam in the early stages of cure - not found anything that will disolve it when set rock hard
AWEM
Nitromors?
Probably not. Veg oil might, that is mentioned on the side of the can of the last lot I used. Next time I will oil my hands before using the stuff so it doesn't stick. Veg oil did lift the small bits of my skin but it hadn't fully cured.
I alway wear thin blue surgeon type gloves when foaming - nightmare to get off hands - especially nails
AWEM
Nitromors would almost certainly dissolve cured foam from metal. I can't think of anything synthetic it doesn't dissolve
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